Welcome home to this turn key West End Victorian, updated for today, while retaining its original character. The home is 3,822 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. An inviting full-width front porch has seating areas on each side of the original front door. Enter into the charming foyer with natural woodwork, tile fireplace, and turned stairs. A small sitting room off the foyer, which could be an office or den, is separate from
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We’re not the political sorts, but every now and then real estate and politics intersect. Last week someone made a real estate based attack on one of the Democrats running for Mayor in Hartford. It was a misleading attack (we believe deliberately), but got us looking at the homes of the two candidates vying for the top line on the November ballot. Two Democrats will be on the September party primary ballot in the City
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Welcome to an architectural gem that has been updated in a historically sensitive manner. With gumwood trim and quartersawn oak floors on the main level, blown glass doorknobs upstairs, and original light fixtures throughout, 160 Kenyon Street retains most of the ornate original features. The home was passed down through generations of a single family for nearly 90 years, preserving the magnificent details. The current owners then made many thoughtful cosmetic and mechanical updates. The
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You’ll love to come home to this end unit townhouse in a peaceful wooded setting. The large living room, with fireplace, is open to the dining room. A sliding door connects the interior space to huge private deck with gas hookup for grill. Back inside, the kitchen has a pantry and space for a small eat-in table. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a generous size, and includes an en-suite bathroom. The upper level contains two
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Welcome to a grand West End Victorian with outstanding architecture and unique spaces. Relax on the covered front porch, where you can greet your neighbors as they walk past. A dark wood door and double entry leads to the oversized foyer, with tile fireplace and built-in bench, which is the heart of a home. Columns separate the formal living room from the foyer. A pocket door opens to a den with built-in shelves and French
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